Teaching other languages in South
Korea (part 3)
English is the most requested language
in South Korea. In order to teach English in South Korea
you must be a native speaker and hold a valid passport
from an English speaking country. If you are American
or Canadian you will have more possibilities, as Koreans
prefer to learn American English. However, if you are
British or Irish you can still find a good job teaching
English in South Korea, as long as you do not give up
at the first refusals from schools looking for an American
accent.
Teaching Italian, Spanish, German or
French in Seoul, South Korea
If you are not a native English speaker
and you would like to teach a language in South Korea,
there are still some possibilities. They are not as
many as teaching English and 
the
job will be paid less, as other European languages are
a niche market in South Korea. However, it is possible
because Koreans nowadays travel and study more and more
abroad. Many Koreans for example go to Italy, France
or Germany to study opera singing, which is very popular
in Korea, or travel to Italy to study fashion, design
or cookery. When seeking to teach European non-English
languages such as Italian, German, Spanish or French,
it is very important to live in the most affluent areas,
such as Gangnam or Apkujong in Seoul, because this is
where most private language schools are. Also, it is
very useful to get the right contacts within your expatriate
community and those Koreans who have something to do
with your country of origin. If you are lucky, you can
even get a job teaching in a university.
Teaching Chinese and Japanese in South
Korea
Other languages that are very requested
in South Korea are Chinese and Japanese,
because of the frequent business contacts that South
Korea have with China and Japan. However, probably you
need to be a native Japanese or Chinese speaker in order
to teach Chinese and/or Japanese in South Korea.
Further tips and suggestions on teaching
languages in South Korea.
Foreign teachers are not expected to speak
Korean although learning a few basic words will help
you enjoy your stay in Korea, more.
